His Addiction

1

"Please excuse me "Olivia said as she hurried towards the elevator holding five nylons.

As she went in holding the nylons her hands couldn't get to the button because the elevator was crowded.

"Please, can you help me press the button there? "she told a middle aged man and he did with a smile.

"Thank you sir "she said and bowed slightly.

She adjusted her glasses and touched her pig tail then she smiled. As she entered the office, she was already hearing her name all over.

"Olivia, where is my spaghetti?" Tina, one of the employees yelled from a corner.

"l'm coming "

"Here, it is "she stated as she handed one of nylons to Tina.

"Jeez! It is already cold! How am I going to eat this, huh? "Tina grouched with sarcasm.

"How you are gonna eat it is your business "A voice spoke up as footsteps approached. Olivia turned to see Isabel.

She got to where they stood and crossed her arms.

"lsabel, please don't do anything silly. l will take care of it "She pleaded but lsabel paid deaf ears.

"Give her the money for buying you the spaghetti "lsabel stated as she glared at Tina.

"Who said I won't give her the money? "she scoffed as she transferred the money through her phone.

Then she hissed and walked away.

"Olivia, stop this your attitude of pleasing people before you get into big trouble".

Then she left. lmmmediately she stepped out, I started hearing my name. Olivia!

"Where is my coffee?? "

"I am coming "

"My bagel, Olivia! "

"Coffee! "

"Olivia, help print this paper "

"Okay "

"Olivia, help send this paper to the manager's office "

I guess this is my work as an administrative assistant.

It was a scene as former employees gathered at the lobby of the company.

Mr Noel came downstairs to calm the former employees as they came with quilt and noodles saying they will sleep at the office until Mr Leo, the CEO attend to them.

"This isn't proper. Let's discuss this in a more proper way "He tried to calm them down but they paid deaf ears to him.

"I need to call Mr Leo "Leo's assistant said from a corner.

"Hello? Mr Leo, they refuse to leave and they are attracting other employees "

"Okay "Leo stated as he disconnected the call.

"Hello? Hello? "Timothy repeated and looked at his phone. He panicked, knowing Mr Leo disconnected the call.

Everyone's attention on the scene was diverted as Mr Leo walked slowly but majestically towards them. The noise died down.

"Everybody, leave except those that is demanding for an explanation and you, Timothy lock the front door on your way out "

"Yes, Boss "

He sat down and looked at his watch.

"You have five minutes to state the reasons why you should not be sacked"He stated, coldly and they stared at each other.

"Well ... Mr Leo, you have replaced us with robots and machines, we are precious employees and you can't find others as capable as us, you see "The eldest started and Leo scoffed.

"Machanical arms produces thirty soaps in two minutes, can you do that? "He asked and entwined his fingers.

"Instead of complaining about the decisions of the headquarters, propose plans and show them your worth"

Then he looked at his watch and smirked. "Your time is up "

Then he stood up and walked away. The employees left afterwards.

"CEO, why didn't you tell them that you have been the one helping them so that they could stay up to this time? " Timothy started.

"Would that change anything?? "Leo answered.

"Don't argue about unnecessary things and focus on necessary things "

"By the way, have you prepared what I asked you to prepare?? "

"Yes sir "

"Okay, I will go and visit my grandma. She invited me for lunch "

"Okay sir "

****

"Leo, you are here "she smiled and Leo hugged her

"Grandma! "he said and kissed her at both cheeks.

They sat down afterwards.

"What would you like to eat?? "

"Anything my grandma orders is suitable cos she's the best "

She smiled as she handed the menu to the waiter.

"Grandma, l got something specially for you "Leo said as he brought out a jewelry pack.

"Wow, it looks so valuable. Hold on a sec ...you gave me those to prevent me from nagging you, isn't it? "

"I'm not getting any younger, you know. I need a grand child "

"But you also have Max to tell all these "

"There you go again, always changing the topic. Will you get married or not?? "

"I will, I will get married to Anna "

"Leo, you and Anna can barely see each other. You only contact on phone".

"We also call on video calls which is also the same as seeing each other "

"Leo, how can it be the same?? "

"But grandma, I am not complaining" He chipped in and his grandma sighed.

"Grandma, I will get married, okay?. Now eat before the food gets cold "

She breathed a sigh of relief.

****

"Olivia, go home and continue tomorrow "One of her colleague said as she headed for exit of the office.

"Okay "She stated and her colleague walked out. But she continued working.

Shortly , the cleaner walked in with a bucket and mop.

"Olivia, you're still here. Won't you go home? "

"l will just ... "Her voice trailed off as she checked her phone and remembered that she had a date with Mark.

"i need to leave right now "She stood up, packed up the documents and hurried out.

Mark was at the park waiting for Olivia when a lady passed, he licked his lips but the lady glared at him and scoffed.

Olivia ran towards Mark, panting.

"Mark, I'm sorry I came late. l had extra work to do in the office and you know .. "

"It's alright, Olivia. No need to be sorry, a boyfriend should wait for his girlfriend, right? "

"So how can I make it up to you? "

"Let us go to my house and I will cook for you then you will leave tomorrow"

"Mark, my mom warned me over again not to stay overnight at a guy's house .. "

"Until you are married "he interrupted her, completing her statement and scoffed.

Her attention was diverted when she saw the road screen displaying a cruise ship.

"Olivia, I think we should better .. "

She intruded I think we should go on the trip to Venice with that cruise ship.

"But I don't have money. l invested all my money in my business "Mark replied.

"I have money "Olivia chipped in.

"Okay. we should go. Just me and you, no disturbance, no work "

"Okay, let's go and eat "

Anna came into the training room and saw flowers on her desk. She smiled and took a look at the note from Leo.

"Best performance, my dear Anna"

She smiled and changed her clothes then called him.

"The meeting will begin in three minutes "Leo said but just then, his phone rang and when he checked, it was Anna.

He smiled.

"Timothy precede over the meeting for me"

"Me? "Timothy asked, alarmed.

"Yes, you "

Then he stepped out.

"Hello? "